Formation of the Street
Yevhena Konovaltsia Street in Lviv, located in the historic district of Novyi Svit, has a rich and diverse history. Initially, from 1892, it was known as 29 Listopada Street, commemorating the Polish national uprising of 1830 against the Russian Empire. In 1940, it was renamed Engels Street in honor of Friedrich Engels, one of the founders of Marxism. During the German occupation, from May 1942 to July 1944, it was called Germanenstrasse. After the return of Soviet rule, the name Engels Street was reinstated. In 1992, the street received its current name in honor of Yevhen Konovalets, head of the Leadership of Ukrainian Nationalists and the first leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN).
Initially, the street extended to Bolotna Street (now Zalizniaka Street), and was later prolonged to the Lviv–Chernivtsi railway line. At its intersection with Na Baikakh Street (now Kyivska) and Vyshnevetskykh Street (now Rusovykh), a square known as “Five Corners” emerged. Between 1900 and 1930, the street and surrounding areas were actively developed, featuring both tenement buildings and prestigious villas. At the far end of the street, the Franz brothers established a gypsum factory, and the area became known as Frantsivka.
In 1907, a tram line was built along the street, which further contributed to the development of the district. Later, in the 1950s, near the turning loop of tram route No. 2, the Kulparkivskyi Square was established (known during Soviet times as Geologists’ Square), along with a platform for suburban train stops on the Lviv–Chernivtsi line.
Konovaltsia Street is notable for its architectural heritage. Among its outstanding buildings is the villa of Joanna Lorenz (1898–1899) at No. 21, designed by architect Władysław Raush. Also noteworthy are buildings Nos. 1, 3, 5, and 7, constructed around 1910 in the style of rational Secession with elements of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque.
Architects and Style
The villa at 76 Yevhena Konovaltsia Street in Lviv was designed and constructed in 1901–1902 by the architectural and construction bureau of the renowned architect Ivan Levynskyi. The building is recognized as a local architectural monument.
The architectural style of the villa combines elements of historicism and Secession, typical of early 20th-century Lviv. The building features an asymmetrical façade composition, decorative elements, and the use of exposed brickwork. The villa is located in the historic Novyi Svit district, known for its elegant estates and villas built for the city’s wealthy residents.
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